The Girl He Craves

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Sophie’s pov

Aiden looked stunned for a few seconds until his face flushed with red and he awkwardly lifted his hand in his hair.

He scratches the back of his head and tore his gaze away from mine before clearing his throat.

“I’m not a stalker Sophie, I swear I’m not some kind of creep.” He then brought that hand to his chin and scratched it as he brought his eyes back to mine.

He looked as awkward as ever, face bright with red.

He cleared his throat a couple of times and laughed

awkwardly. “I suppose I should explain why I have a picture of you in my drawer.”

I nod, holding Ash on my lap as he played with my tresses.

Aiden sighed and started. “I had it for good luck. I couldn’t have you in my life so I resorted for-

He then winces. “Come to think of it, I do sound a bit creepy.”

He groaned, lifting his head to the ceiling. “I swear when it comes to you Sophie I never think properly.”

He then looks back at me, looking embarrassed. “I’m not even sure where to start to explain to you why I have a picture of you in my drawer.” He scratched his ears.

He was squirming and for the first time, Aiden wasn’t

composed. He was awkward and I found it oddly adorable.

To tease him more and make him even more awkward, I lift a brow and said. “How about you start by explaining to me where you got that picture?”

I tilt my head and stared into the ocean swirls that warmed my belly. “I don’t recall taking it.”

and looked like he wanted to be anywhere but here. His awkward state

can manage to make Aiden

to face me. His hand reached out to hold my arm and he clears

not look at me any differently. I may come out

held my

I try my best to ignore that feeling and lift my gaze to

nod, reassuring him that I would not see

me a crooked

that spotted on his cheeks. “You were so beautiful that day and I just couldn’t help myself. I know it was creepy to just take a photo of you without your permission but there

I kept that photo ever since. Bringing it along wherever I go. I’m convinced it brought me luck so t

“Besides, I loved staring at you. It brought me comfort in jail and during those bad times. It

He was embarrassed to look at me,

brought comfort and hope to him was the sweetest and one of the best things

I liked to see him squirm

even more.

Aiden squirm wasn’t a bad thing

think I remember that outfit I wore. It was my birthday and someone threw the cupcake Mila made for me. I was angry and sad and went on the field. Little did I know a stalker was lurking. Even though that said stalker

cheeks redder than it was

bit into my bottom lip and continued to tease him.” Who would’ve thought your daddy was a stalker then Ash. A mean stalker who ruined mommy’s

a stretch baby….I was simply checking to see if you were okay. You looked beautiful and I couldn’t resist capturing the moment.” He shrugged trying to sound nonchalant but

see if I was okay after causing my somber mood

only stated at me from afar and took a picture of

the bully appearance baby. I couldn’t show you

didn’t have to be a bully at all.” I

cupcake.”I pouted.

scratching his chin. “I was a real jerk back then

a question? You were the biggest one and

looked battered. “Damm baby, ease up on this

has only been a few years

bed. “Okay, wait here, I’ll be right back.” He said and